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renovation

This Workers Cottage Come Family Home Retains Its Charm

How do you retain the original charm while making them suitable for modern living? It’s a common issue in many heritage homes, but Pierce Widera has transformed this petite Edwardian cottage into a comfortable family home.

Rules Are Made To Be Broken

An unusual move sees the main staircase within Makio House in Kuala Lumpur located in the centre of the open-plan living spaces. Yet clad in timber that extends upwards, it becomes a feature in its own right.

Considered Density

Part urban infill and part urban heritage protection, this renovation and extension is the second stage of an innovative sub-division project in Perth.

Semi-Detached But Wholly Private

Clever design rejuvenates this semi-detached house in a densely populated area of Sydney’s east, giving residents plenty of natural light without sacrificing their privacy.

Edwardian Meets Mid-Century

A mid-century modernist inspired house in Perth designed by architect Beth George for a modern family to feel at home in nature.

An Architectural Jewellery Box

Within this terrace renovation by Carter Williamson, one finds curated moments set up to highlight light play, material selection and delicate design detailing.

The Victorian Terrace Dream House, Come True

Even prior to its renovation by Baldwin & Bagnall, the charms of Annandale House were a force to be reckoned with. Now, this inner-city terrace is a Sydney family’s dream come true.